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The word 'arctic' can function as an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, it describes anything related to the regions around the North Pole or extremely cold environments. As a noun, it refers to the polar region itself.
Arctic
The word 'arctic' originates from the Greek word 'arktikos', which means 'of the north' and is derived from 'arktos', meaning 'bear', referring to the northern constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear).
The word 'arctic' is pronounced as "ARK-tik." The first syllable rhymes with "park," and the second syllable sounds like "tick."
The word 'arctic' can be used in a sentence like, "The expedition explored the harsh conditions of the Arctic region." It's important to note that 'Arctic' with a capital 'A' refers specifically to the polar region around the North Pole, while 'arctic' in lowercase can be used as an adjective to describe extreme cold associated with that region. Care should be taken to use the correct capitalization depending on the context to ensure clarity and accuracy.